Specialty Coffee Roaster
Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co
In Brief
Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co is a specialty coffee roaster and café based in Dunedin, New Zealand. Founded by Jason Moore, Vanguard combines carefully sourced coffee with a café experience built around quality, transparency and thoughtful hospitality.
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About Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co
Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co is a specialty coffee roaster and café based in Dunedin, New Zealand. Founded by Jason Moore, Vanguard combines carefully sourced coffee with a café experience built around quality, transparency and thoughtful hospitality. The roastery develops coffees for both espresso and filter brewing, with a focus on clarity, sweetness and distinctive flavour. Visitors can enjoy Vanguard coffee at the flagship café on Princes Street, while the roastery operates from Vogel Street in Dunedin. The company sources coffee through direct relationships and trusted trading partners, with an emphasis on ethical purchasing and sustainability.
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Coffee Sourcing & Philosophy
Ethically sourced specialty coffee purchased directly from growers or through trusted trading partners, with a focus on quality, transparency, fair pricing and carefully developed roast profiles.
Sustainability Highlights
Vanguard focuses on ethical and transparent coffee sourcing, purchasing through direct relationships or trusted trading partners. The roastery uses a VortX ecofilter to reduce emissions and compostable packaging where possible. The café also emphasizes local, ethical sourcing, organic milk and seasonal ingredients.
Awards & Recognition
Jason Moore represented Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co. at the 2024 New Zealand Regional Barista Championships and won the Wellington regional competition. Vanguard has also been represented by competitors in subsequent NZSCA regional championships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co is a specialty coffee roaster and café based in Dunedin, New Zealand. Founded by Jason Moore, Vanguard combines carefully sourced coffee with a café experience built around quality, transparency and thoughtful hospitality.
Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co is located at 329 Princes Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016 in Dunedin, New zealand. It is part of the specialty coffee community in Dunedin, curated and verified by Coffee Insurrection.
Yes, Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co operates an online shop where you can purchase specialty coffee beans and related products. Orders are available for home delivery.
Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co is a specialty coffee roastery and café in Dunedin, New zealand. Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co, specialising in Espresso, AeroPress, Chemex, is curated and verified by the Coffee Insurrection editorial team. A destination for Specialty Coffee, Filter Coffee in Dunedin.
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